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COO jobs on OPT are accessible but competitive. Most hiring happens at growth-stage startups and mid-size companies where operational leadership is a genuine need. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to land the role, but H-1B visa sponsorship readiness should be part of every conversation from the start.
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Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: Casual Hire – Assistant Director of Operations for Women’s Basketball
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Location: Women’s Basketball
Date Posted: September 15, 2026
Closing Date: September 17, 2026
Full Time / Part Time: Temporary, Full-time
Other Conditions: Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, not to exceed 40 hours/week and 89 day appointment. Hours may vary.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, coordinating and executing all aspects of team travel for regular-season games, conference play, exhibitions, tournaments, and postseason competition.
- Arrange transportation including team flights (charter and commercial), ground transportation, charter buses, and airport transfers.
- Book and manage team hotel accommodations, ensuring appropriate room blocks, meeting space, and rates are secured for staff and student-athletes.
- Coordinate team meals on the road, including pre-game meals, post-game meals, and dietary accommodations in partnership with sports nutrition staff.
- Assist with creating detailed travel itineraries and distributing to coaches, student-athletes, and support staff in advance of each trip.
- Serve as the primary on-the-road logistics contact, troubleshooting travel issues such as delays, cancellations, lost luggage, and rooming changes.
- Assist with the coordination of travel logistics for non-conference opponents visiting campus, including hotel, transportation, meals, and arena access.
- Assist with the management of team travel for preseason workouts, exhibition tours, and any approved foreign tour, including passport and visa coordination when applicable.
- Maintain a professional relationship with players, staff and colleagues.
- Cultivate a safe environment for players, staff and colleagues.
- Understand and abide by NCAA rules and regulations.
- Understand and abide by UH athletic department policies.
- Communicate and follow the instruction of UH athletic trainers.
- Assist with logistics for official and unofficial recruiting visits, including flights, hotel, ground transportation, meals, campus tours, and itineraries.
- Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for prospective student-athletes and their families during the visit planning process.
- Prepare recruiting materials, visit packets, and personalized welcome items in collaboration with the coaching staff and Marketing/Creative teams.
- Responsible for collaborating with visiting basketball teams to coordinate scheduling of practice times and assisting the visiting teams with game day needs such as pre-game meals.
- Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
- Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
- Know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
- Any additional responsibilities assigned by the head coach which may include collaboration with boosters, securing team meals and helping with logistics of fundraising.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in arts and science, business administration, education or related field.
- Some experience with responsibilities for professional administrative support for a Division I basketball program; or collegiate playing experience or equivalent education/training or experience.
- Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to independently complete task assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer in the use of common office software, e.g. word processing, database, and spreadsheet, and email and internal communications systems.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound analyses to a variety of administrative support, program management or related issues.
- Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure, with frequent interruptions, and remain flexible in handling several concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule. Work hours include day, night, weekend and/or holiday hours due to programmatic needs.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Genuine interest and passion for intercollegiate athletics.
To Apply:
Inquiries: Head Women’s Basketball Coach Khalilah Mitchell, khalilah@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Description
Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: Casual Hire – Assistant Director of Operations for Women’s Basketball
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Location: Women’s Basketball
Date Posted: September 15, 2026
Closing Date: September 17, 2026
Full Time / Part Time: Temporary, Full-time
Other Conditions: Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, not to exceed 40 hours/week and 89 day appointment. Hours may vary.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, coordinating and executing all aspects of team travel for regular-season games, conference play, exhibitions, tournaments, and postseason competition.
- Arrange transportation including team flights (charter and commercial), ground transportation, charter buses, and airport transfers.
- Book and manage team hotel accommodations, ensuring appropriate room blocks, meeting space, and rates are secured for staff and student-athletes.
- Coordinate team meals on the road, including pre-game meals, post-game meals, and dietary accommodations in partnership with sports nutrition staff.
- Assist with creating detailed travel itineraries and distributing to coaches, student-athletes, and support staff in advance of each trip.
- Serve as the primary on-the-road logistics contact, troubleshooting travel issues such as delays, cancellations, lost luggage, and rooming changes.
- Assist with the coordination of travel logistics for non-conference opponents visiting campus, including hotel, transportation, meals, and arena access.
- Assist with the management of team travel for preseason workouts, exhibition tours, and any approved foreign tour, including passport and visa coordination when applicable.
- Maintain a professional relationship with players, staff and colleagues.
- Cultivate a safe environment for players, staff and colleagues.
- Understand and abide by NCAA rules and regulations.
- Understand and abide by UH athletic department policies.
- Communicate and follow the instruction of UH athletic trainers.
- Assist with logistics for official and unofficial recruiting visits, including flights, hotel, ground transportation, meals, campus tours, and itineraries.
- Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for prospective student-athletes and their families during the visit planning process.
- Prepare recruiting materials, visit packets, and personalized welcome items in collaboration with the coaching staff and Marketing/Creative teams.
- Responsible for collaborating with visiting basketball teams to coordinate scheduling of practice times and assisting the visiting teams with game day needs such as pre-game meals.
- Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
- Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
- Know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
- Any additional responsibilities assigned by the head coach which may include collaboration with boosters, securing team meals and helping with logistics of fundraising.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in arts and science, business administration, education or related field.
- Some experience with responsibilities for professional administrative support for a Division I basketball program; or collegiate playing experience or equivalent education/training or experience.
- Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to independently complete task assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer in the use of common office software, e.g. word processing, database, and spreadsheet, and email and internal communications systems.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound analyses to a variety of administrative support, program management or related issues.
- Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure, with frequent interruptions, and remain flexible in handling several concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule. Work hours include day, night, weekend and/or holiday hours due to programmatic needs.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Genuine interest and passion for intercollegiate athletics.
To Apply:
Inquiries: Head Women’s Basketball Coach Khalilah Mitchell, khalilah@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in COO
Target companies with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Check USCIS disclosure data to identify employers who have filed petitions for senior operational roles, then prioritize those in your outreach.
Lead with operational results, not immigration status
COO hiring decisions are driven by outcomes. Open with metrics: revenue growth you influenced, costs you reduced, teams you scaled. Once there is genuine interest, the sponsorship conversation becomes a process question, not a dealbreaker.
Get the sponsorship conversation in early but not first
Raise H-1B sponsorship after you have demonstrated clear value, ideally before an offer is drafted. Waiting until the final stage creates legal and logistical complications that can derail an otherwise successful hire.
Understand your OPT cap-gap protection if applicable
If your H-1B is selected in the lottery and your OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically. Knowing this removes urgency-driven pressure and gives you negotiating room.
Align your field of study to the operational function
STEM OPT applicants get 24 additional months of authorization, but only if the COO role connects to your STEM degree. Business operations roles tied to engineering, data, or technology management often qualify. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before applying.
Prepare a concise sponsorship brief for employers
Many companies are unfamiliar with OPT or H-1B timelines. A one-page summary covering key dates, costs, and the employer's actual obligations removes hesitation and positions you as someone who makes the process easy, not complicated.
COO OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a COO on F-1 OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in any role directly related to your field of study, including C-suite positions like COO. The key requirement is that the operational work must connect to your degree field. A COO role at a technology company is straightforward for a computer science or engineering graduate. Business, management, and finance graduates have comparable pathways for companies in their sector.
Do COO roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree and the employer's structure. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field and the COO role is at an E-Verify-enrolled company with responsibilities tied to that field, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Operational leadership at a technology, data, or engineering company is the most common qualifying scenario. Confirm with your DSO before applying.
How do I find COO jobs where employers are open to OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It filters COO and senior operational roles by employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates, so you are not wasting applications on companies that will not engage. Growth-stage startups and Series B to Series D companies are typically the most receptive to OPT candidates at the COO level because they need proven operators quickly and are less constrained by legacy HR policies.
Will employers hesitate to hire a COO on OPT?
Some will, particularly large enterprises with rigid hiring policies. Smaller and mid-size companies, especially those that have sponsored visas before, tend to be more pragmatic. The most effective way to reduce hesitation is to demonstrate clear operational value early in the process and address the sponsorship timeline proactively with a concise explanation of what the process involves and what it costs the employer.
What happens to my COO position if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and your registration is selected in the lottery, the cap-gap provision extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If your H-1B takes effect October 1, there is no gap in authorization. If your petition is not selected or not filed in time, you cannot continue working and would need to explore alternative visa options with your employer and an immigration attorney.